morocco colours of morocco comfort 01 jan 28 feb · 01 oct 31 dec 01 mar 30 sep 15 days casablanca to marrakesh departs every sun selected wed itinerary day 1 casablanca wander amid faded french architecture or immerse yourself in the souqs of morocco s largest city if there s time take an optional visit to the majestic hassan ii mosque perched on the edge of the sea day 2 meknes take a stroll through rabat s authentic medina en route to meknes the capital during morocco s last golden age days 3-4 fes travel back to the days of the roman empire at the ruins of volubilis old-world morocco awaits in medieval fes be sure to wander the labyrinthine alleys of the atmospheric medina day 5 midelt journey through the cedar forests of the middle atlas to the town of midelt keep an eye out for barbary apes and stop to visit a handicraft workshop run by franciscan nuns a great place to pick up a souvenir day 6 the sahara enjoy the panoramic views of the kasbahs and palmeraies en route to erf
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morocco slopes of toubkal active from au 8 days ex marrakesh itinerary day 1 marrakesh the adventure begins in marrakech spectacularly ringed by the tall sheer peaks of the atlas mountains discover the charms of morocco s `pearl of the south while rambling through the city s ancient quarters in the evening head to the enormous djemma el fna to watch it come alive with snake charmers acrobats jugglers and musicians the area also converts into a huge outdoor restaurant where all types of local delicacies can be savoured day 2 tizi oussem from imi n oughlad we take a leisurely walk through green terraces and beautiful wildflowers and cross the tizi techt pass enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the national park below a downhill walk takes us to the terraced village of aid aissa before we head back uphill to the remote berber village of tizi oussem at 1,900m above sea level and set among apple orchards cherry and walnut trees this is a picturesque home for the night day 3 lepiney refuge
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morocco comfort morocco comfort 01 jan 28 feb · 01 oct 31 dec 01 mar 30 sep 12 days casablanca to marrakesh itinerary day 1 casablanca with its french-influenced heritage this busy port city has a distinctly european feel splurge at one of the bayside seafood restaurants or dive into a hole-in-the-wall inside the old medina for a local dining experience days 2-3 fes take a walk through the grand seaside hassan ii mosque before departing for fes considered one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the arab world following a guided walk there is ample time to explore this fascinating city to finish the day you may like to soak up the incredible views over the medina while sipping on a cocktail day 4 meknes be transported back to ancient rome at the hilltop city of volubilis in the afternoon we arrive at meknes the former imperial capital of morocco and once home to more than 50 palaces days 5-6 marrakesh with its atlas mountain backdrop maze of souqs and myriad tranquil gardens ma
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morocco cycle morocco active 01 jan 28 feb · 01 oct 31 dec 01 mar 30 sep 15 days casablanca to marrakesh itinerary day 1 casablanca explore the crowded souqs and grand art deco buildings of casablanca morocco s largest city day 2 oulmes there is an option to visit the majestic hassan ii mosque and then it s on to oulmes where our bicycle adventure begins day 3 meknes after a night camping under stars cycle through lush green countryside to the former imperial capital of meknes day 4 moulay idriss explore the ancient roman ruins of hilltop volubilis before getting back on our bikes tonight we set up camp near the village of moulay idriss days 5-6 fes immerse yourself in the magic of medieval fes by heading into the old medina day 7 middle atlas mountains keep an eye out for barbary apes as we glide through the cedar forests of the middle atlas mountains day 8 midelt we continue our cycling adventure stopping to visit the kasbah myriem which offers an insight into the traditional cra
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egypt welcome to wow maybe you re thinking is there a country called wow for sure no but i call egypt like that because everywhere you go you say wow there is such a mix of monuments pharaonic greco-roman turkish coptic islamic as for nature it s a very magnificent tableau red sea mediterranean sea the nile deserts oases mountains then there s the egyptians the people who cannot live without smiling as an egyptian i feel so proud of my country or shall i say of my paradise working with intrepid gives me the chance to show how much i love it so shall i hear you say wow on my next trip esam abd el salam leader middle east basix basix au$1435 · nz$1825 22 days amman to cairo itinerary day 1 amman arrive early to experience the ruins of jerash and the ultra-saline waters of the dead sea days 2-3 petra explore the awesome stone structures of petra once the capital of the nabataeans day 4 wadi rum follow in the footsteps of lawrence of arabia and camp with local bedouins in this rem
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egypt discover egypt original 01 jun 31 aug 15 days ex cairo departs every sun selected thu itinerary days 1-2 cairo with its eclectic mix of ancient and modern cairo is a great place to start it is an extraordinary feeling to behold the nearby pyramids and sphinx for the first time days 3-4 aswan nestled between the desert and the nile aswan is an exotic gateway to the rest of africa visit a local nubian village for a night of food music and dance a side trip to abu simbel is possible days 5-6 felucca sit back and take in rural egyptian life while drifting down the nile on a felucca at night we slumber aboard under the stars days 7-8 luxor a donkey ride takes us to the ancient hieroglyphs and royal tombs of the valley of the kings we also visit the spectacular temple complex of karnak day 9 hurghada cross the desert for an overnight stay in ad-dahar near the red sea resort town of hurghada days 10-11 nuweiba catch a ferry across to the sinai region where desert terrain feeds into p
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egypt egypt explorer basix au$890 · nz$1130 15 days ex cairo itinerary days 1-2 cairo the never-ending stream of life and noise makes cairo a fascinating place from here the sphinx and pyramids are within easy reach days 3-4 aswan gracing the banks of the nile aswan is egypt s gateway to the rest of africa you might like to visit a nearby nubian village and check out their local swimming holes a day trip to the temples of abu simbel is also possible days 5-6 felucca our nubian crew provide the food and singing as we float down the nile on feluccas watch river life in action and sleep on board under a sky blanketed with stars days 7-8 luxor relive ancient times in luxor wander through the temple complex of karnak or travel by donkey into the valley of the kings day 9 alexandria the mediterranean city of alexandria has played host to cleopatra marc antony and of course its namesake alexander the great days 10-11 siwa the remote exotic siwa oasis is a lush paradise among the desert dunes
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egypt cairo to istanbul original 01 jun 31 aug 21 days cairo to istanbul itinerary day 1 cairo chaotic and colourful cairo excites the senses day 2 mt sinai climb to the summit for panoramic views day 3 nuweiba snorkel the spectacular underwater world of the red sea day 4 aqaba take a ferry to biblical jordan and the resort of aqaba day 5 wadi rum spend the night under the stars with local bedouins days 6-7 petra explore captivating petra an ancient city carved out of a sheer rock day 8 madaba today offers a chance to float in the dead sea and wander through madaba famous for its byzantine mosaics day 9 amman climb to the old citadel for views over the city days 10-11 damascus wander the ancient streets of damascus visiting the stunning umayyad mosque and its many bazaars day 12 palmyra the remains of this former silk road city rise hauntingly from the desert day 13 krak des chevaliers see the former headquarters of the knights hospitaller days 14-15 aleppo visit the striking citadel
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middle east jordan egypt unplugged basix 01 jun 31 aug 9 days amman to cairo departs selected sun itinerary day 1 amman arrive early and visit the roman ruins of jerash or the site of jesus baptism by the banks of the river jordan days 2-3 petra hidden by towering walls of rock the ancient city of petra is an incredible sight day 4 wadi rum travel through extraordinary desert scenery and sleep under the starry skies with our bedouin friends days 5-6 nuweiba cross the gulf of aqaba to reach the red sea beach camp of nuweiba snorkel through beautiful reefs or kick back on the golden sands day 7 mt sinai enjoy fantastic desert views from the top of mt sinai and visit st katherine s monastery built around the site of moses burning bush days 8-9 cairo with its crowded souqs treasure-filled museums and nearby pyramids cairo provides the perfect end for our adventure accommodation guesthouses/hotels 5 nts beach hut 2 nts desert camp 1 nt transport bus ferry taxi group size max 12 meals
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middle east arabian nights original 01 jun 31 aug 9 days ex muscat itinerary days 1-2 muscat this enchanting city is flanked by barren peaks on one side and the gulf of oman on the other see why this is probably the most beautiful of all gulf cities on a guided walk past the city s grand palaces forts and an old souq day 3 finns beach head along the rugged coastline to the fishing village of quriyat still guarded by its 17th century watchtower at our beach campsite dive into the sublime waters of the gulf or relax on the white sandy beach day 4 qahid there is much to see en route to our camp by the arabian sea travel to the breathtaking canyon oasis of wadi shab see dhows traditional sailing boats in action at the port town of sur and enjoy a picnic lunch at a desert oasis day 5 desert camp take an exhilarating drive across the rich red dunes of the wahiba sands keep an eye out for bedouins who roam the lands herding their goats and camels enjoy omani hospitality as we camp under a d
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middle east libya revealed original au$1870 · nz$2375 9 days ex tripoli itinerary day 1 tripoli lying on the edge of desert by the shores of the sparkling mediterranean is tripoli wander through the medina and soak up the old-world charm amid the colourful souqs the arch of marcus aurelius and dozens of mosques day 2 gharyan escape to the jebel nafusa highlands and gharyan explore the unique berber troglodyte dwellings built to provide an escape from the harsh summer days and cold winter nights days 3-4 ghadames travel through the abandoned mountain village of tarmeisa and past the fortified berber grain castle of kabaw to the oasis city of ghadames the world heritage-listed medina beckons to be explored or you might like to take in a taureg cultural show day 5 yefren journey to the far western edge of jebel nafusa and nalut where we stop at the qasr al-haj to see libya s finest example of berber architecture day 6 leptis magna al-khoms see how the elite once lived at the mosaic-cover
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